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Faculty’s free advice to freshmen

Faculty members give new students advice for succeeding at Northeastern, both in and out of the classroom.

by News@Northeastern September 11, 2012

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New students: want to know where to eat, what classes to take, where to work on co-op? Here are a few helpful tips upperclassmen and…

by News@Northeastern September 6, 2012

Freshmen set sights on future

Throughout the summer, incoming freshmen attended summer orientation to get acquainted with life at Northeastern. We took the opportunity to ask the university’s newest students…

by News@Northeastern September 6, 2012

Putting a ‘dent in the universe’

At the annual President’s Convocation, university leaders challenged some 2,800 members of the 115th entering class to step out of their comfort zone and explore the world.

by Jason Kornwitz September 5, 2012

Curry Student Center’s new look

The newly renovated center reopened Tuesday featuring a host of new eateries and expanded seating space.

by Matt Collette September 5, 2012

3Qs: A new model of religious and spiritual life on campus, and beyond

Alexander Levering Kern, the executive director of Northeastern’s new Center for Spirituality, Dialogue and Culture, says students need basic understanding of religion and culture to tackle societal challenges.

by Greg St. Martin August 31, 2012

From the battlefield to the classroom

Northeastern’s incoming class of student veterans participated in a roundtable discussion on Thursday as part of the university’s orientation program for new students.

by Jason Kornwitz August 31, 2012

PA program honors four decades of service

Suzanne Greenberg, who in 1971 established Northeastern’s physician assistant program, was honored this summer with its Outstanding Service Award.

by Matt Collette August 30, 2012

For students, a ‘Welcome’ return to campus

A full slate of Welcome Week events for students - including a "green" yard sale, a cultural festival and activities for new Huskies - is scheduled to precede the beginning of the fall semester.

by Matt Collette August 29, 2012

A ‘Promise’ fulfilled

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship, a nonprofit AmeriCorps organization housed within Northeastern’s Center for Community Service, gives participants free access to higher education.

by Matt Collette August 23, 2012

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